Surrender Of Passport Can Be Ordered To Ensure Presence Of Parties In Contempt Proceedings: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that a High Court is empowered to pass appropriate orders including the surrender of passport In order to ensure the presence of the parties in the contempt proceedings. A civil suit was filed before the High Court seeking declaration, permanent injunction and possession of the suit property. The Single Judge granted interim injunction restraining the...